Ask the Vet: Do I need to bring an indoor cat to the vet?

If my cat is strictly indoors do I still need to bring her to the vet?

Even if your cat is strictly indoors, you should take him/her to the veterinarian for an exam once or twice a year.

As in humans, problems that are detected early are often successfully treated. A physical exam in addition to blood tests can often detect diseases before they cause any signs that may be visible to the owner. Diseases such as hyperthyroidism and diabetes are common in cats and can be controlled if treatment begins early.